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Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Iowa Supreme Court Decisions.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Dec. 17-TSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. THE supreme court rend-
cred the following decisions here to-day:
John d. Moore VS.. George Held and
Thomas Bowman, appellants, and others,
Boone district. Modified.
State of Iowa, appellant, VS.. Charles Col
Inns, Des Moines district Reversed.
H. w. Templin & Co., VS.. Chicago, Bur-
lington & Quincy railroad ct al, appellants,
Henry circuit. Reversed.
Dowagay Manufacturing company, ap-
pellants, VS.. G. c. Gibson, Wright district.
Affirmed.
Mccormick Harvesting Machine company,
appellant, VS.. Knut s. jacobson, Story dis:
trict Reversed.
w. J. Cantellon ct al, VS.. the Dubuque &
Dubuque district, Opinion by Sewers. Al
firmed Adams taking no part.
State of Iowa VS.. Fred Ward, appellant,
Woodbury. district. Affirmed.
Jacob Hnson ir, appellant, VS.. Sarah
Bailey ct al, Des Moines district. Affirmed.
county, Louisa district Affirmed.
State of Iowa VS.. John O'Brien appellant,
Chickesaw district. Affirmed.
Charles Hull, appellant, vs. Byron p.
Baird, Vanburen Beck dissents.
Des Moines Street Railway company VS.
pes Moines Broad Gauge Street Railway
company. In a supplemental opinion the
court says: "a petition for rehearing has
been filed in these cases and was fully argued
at the last term. We have re-examined the
case and conclude that the petition for re
hearing must be oyegrpjed. 1t is proper
however, that we should say, in order to pre-
vent any misconstructf3nH our opinion, tina,
it was not our RtentioR t6ihold, and it is not
held, that the dNy is preetUled by the ordi
nance under which the plaintiff is acting
from availing itself of yaJlyi improved street
railway to be operated By other than anima
power, if reasonably necessary to meet the
public wants We did mol regard such ques
ton as in the cases and on that we expressed
no opinion" This ends the long contest be
tween the rival street car companies of this
city, giving to the old parrPw. guage the ex
elusive right to the .streets it was on till it,
franchise expires, so far as horse power IL
used.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Banuucted His Employees.

Mr.. M. M. Marshall, president and man
ager of the Omaha Barb Wire company, gave
most pleasant banquet and dance to his en-
ployes last evening at the Hotel Esmond
The supper was served from till TO- and
comprised an elegant menu. After supper
several short speeches were made. Mr.. Mar
shall, the first speaker, told of his three-fold
object in giving the party: First, the social
advantages of such gathering; second, to
increase the confidence between employer
and employees; third, to show his apprecia-
tion for their good work. He was followed
by Charles Smith, the foreman, II. II. Over,
the book keeper, John Clark and George II.
Sherlock, travelling statesmen, and number
of other employees. A dance followed, the
Musical Union furnishing tho music Tho
Omaha Barb Wire company is an example or
the growth of enterprises IN this city. Six
years ago, the amount Of barb wire manufac-
tured daily was worth but 800. To-day they
turn out over a, 900 worth daily, giving en-
ployment to hundred men.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
AN ENGINEERING TRIUMPH.
The Last Spike Driven in the Cali.
fornia 4 Oregon Railroad.

IOrn1N q oregon ha1IrOau.
ASHLAND, Ore, Dec. 1.-THE California &
Oregon railway was completed to-day. 1t af.
fords, for the first time, all rail communica-
ton between the northern and southern
cities of the Pacific coast and places under
control of one railway corporation an un-
broken line from New Orleans to Portland,
Ore, distance of 5000 miles Special
trains from San Francisco and Portland
brought large numbers Of prominent gentle
from both states to attend the
ceremony. The party from Oregon
included the governor and other
state officers. The California train was
greeted along its route by crowds Of en-.
thusiastc people. Leaving Redding for the
north the heavy train was drawn up the
steep approaches Of the mountain by three
engines, reaching Ssson this morning, 1000
feet above the level of the sea and the base
Of Mount Shcsta, which rises 10,400 feet
higher. From here on the stupcndous
character Of the engineering difficulties in
the comprising of the Shasta range began to
be revealed. Ascending the Klamoth range
the railway forms loops, the track itself
rising in tiers, the road along this
point traversing eighteen miles in
accomplishing an air line of six. During the
forenoon the Sisltiyou tunnel, $500 feet in
length was travcrsed and its companion,
400 feet in length, also was passed through.
This last tunnel delayed the construction of
the road two years Arrived at Ashland, Mr.
Crocker struck the blows which completed
the road and simultaneously fired cannon in
Portland and San Francisco. After prayer
by Rev. F.. q. Strong Governor Pennoyer, of
Oregon, spoke briefly
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
The virpiuia Debt,

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 17.-The finance COM
mittee of the general assembly held special
meeting to-day to hear w. l.. Royal, couh-
sci for the foreign bondholders, on the debt
question. Royal asked that all action in the
coupon cases be suspended for thirty days.
saying that during that time he would use
his best efforts to prevent any coupons being
presented in payment for taxes; that he
would go to London and endcavor to get the
English bondholders to settle upon terms
satisfactory to the state, and if the bond
holders refused to agree TO his proposition he
would resign his position as counsel. The
sentiment of the committee, as expressed by
many of the members, was that it would be
useless for Royal to undertake any negotia-
tions which departed form the principles of
the Riddleberger bill. A committee was APP
pointed to prepare u resolution in relation to
the matter to be presented at joint meeting
of the committees.
The subcommittee appointed at to-day's
meeting has drafted n resolution to be sub
mitted at Mondays meeting. The resolution
is in effect that the governor be authorized
and requested to direct the officers Of state to
suspend all proceedings against parties who
have hitherto rendered coupons for taxes
until January 25, provided the bondholders
shall cease all attempts to force coupons into
the treasury and will publish circular say
ing they will not sustain tax payers tender
ing coupons for taxes in the interium. The
resolution concludes by declaring that the
state will pay no more than the amount fixed
by the Riddleberger bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
He IS NOT THE REV. BROWNS.
The New York Man a Victim of
Mistaken Identity.
MASONIC Oo'n$shr HASTINGS
A Farmers Deliberate Suicide-Fire
at Tecumseh- srhe Iowa Grave
Robbers Indictad-.A Won.
0erful Meteor.
scrxis is N8s"Brnwns.r

CENTRAL CiTY, Neb., Dec. 17-[Specal
Telegram to the BEE. l-Servis, brought here
by Pinkerton's detective, proves to be not
the man wanted. the parties where Browns
stopped when here say mistake has been
made, and u great many people who knew
Browns saw the man Servis to-day and are
confident ne is not Browns. The man who
cashed the draft was tall, quite hcavy-set
man. and Servis is under medium height and
weighs about 1870 pounds. Everybody admits
a resemblance between the two faces, but
the difference in height and build is so
striking that there is little doubt that Servis
is not the person wanted.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Meeting of a Board of Survey.

A board of survey has been appointed to
meet at the headquarters of the department
of the Platte, at 10 O'Clock a. m, on Monday
the 10Th inst, 70 examine into, report upon
and fix the responsibility of the loss of GER
tain pubhc'prGperty for which Second Lieu
tenant l.. ID. Greene, Seventh infantry, is
accountable, as A. A. q. M. and acting ordin-
ance officer at the Bellevue Rifle range dur
ing the past target season. The detail are
Major Henry, Ninth cavalry, inspector OF
rifle practice. Major Baker, pay department,
United States army Second Lieutenant
Kennon, Sixth infantry, aid-de-camp
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18

NEBRASKA CRY, Neb., Dec. 17.-[Special
to the BEE. IA number of newspaper men
representing all tho local and a large number
of metropolitan papers, met last evening Mt
the Press Office and formally organized the
Nebraska City Press club. The following
officers were elected: President, H. l..
Wood; vice president, Charles Copenhavre;
secretary, A. G.. Agnew; treasurer, +. ID.
Marnell The club starts out with a good
membership and bright prospects, and with
the encouragement of the best citizens of
Nebraska City, Elegant club rooms have
been obtained.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Articles of incorporation.

W. 7. Penningtonwood, David H. Walker,
Harry II. Miller, Louie Neese and Harry w.
Hewitt, of Omaha, and Abram A, Brubaker,
of Stuart, Neb., filed articles of Incorporation
with the county clerk yesterday of "The Self
Heating Sad Iron company with Omaha as
the principal place of business.
The Orchard Hill Terrace Building associ-
alton is the title of an Incorporation, the arti-
cles of which were also filed yesterday. The
general nature of the business to be transac-
ted by the association is the requirement and
sale Of real estate. The amount of capital
stock is, s,Sl06.400. e. p. Davis, Henry Creigh-
ton, David Kaufman and James A. Brown
are the incoEporator5.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
A BIG DEAL.
Dakota Tia Mines Sold to an English
Syndicate,

RAPID CRY, Oak, Dec, Especial Tele-
gram to the BEE. Captain David Cook left
last night for London, having iust consum-
mated purchase of the Steven Tin Mining
company's property for an English syndicate
The price paid is unknown but $4,000 has
changed hands SO far. The property is in the
Hill City mining district, twenty miles from
Rapid City. Cook will return in March and
superintend the erection of large reduction
works. A smelter will probably he erected
here,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
To BE Doomed BY Train.

At meeting Of the Omaha Real Estate
Exchange held yesterday, the following reso-
luton was unanimously adopted
Resolved That the secretary, Mr.. Cow
herd, be instructed to canvass among the
members of the board and also among the
business men of Omaha generally, to secure
subscriptions TO the Sussex, New Brunswick
Record, and thereby advertise and boom
Omaha through George Francis Train, It's as
sociate editor.
Mr.. Bemis is in receipt of letter from
Mr.. Train, asking that cuts of the various
public buildings be sent 10 be printed in con-
nection with an article in the Record boom
ing Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
WOOdworth-Bctty.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. p. Woodworth who were
married in Cincinnati ton the 2Sth Of last
month, as recorded in the BEE, have returned
from their honeymoon. Their marriage was
celebrated under most auspicious circum-
stances and was graced by number Of happy
and friendly remembrances in the way OF
valuable and useful presents, the offerings OF
friends of both the contracting parties. Mr..
Woodwork, like his brother, G.. ID. Wood
worth, is we'll and favorably known In this
community, and both himself and his bride,
formerly Mary j. Betty, of Cincinnati, will
be warmly welcomed by large coterle OK
friends. They are at home ut 22is ONO
street.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18

TEcUMsEH, Dec. T.rrTSpecal to the BEE.
Last night at 8 O'Clock the house of G..
Foresman was burned down, catching fire
from the hue. The furniture was nearly all
saved Loss, $1,000. o.
j. j. Taylor, grocer, has sold out to Messrs.
Regnior & Sharp Of st. Joseph, Mo-, they
paying all the creditors.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Chicago Preparing & For the Convention

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-Milward b. Adams,
who for several years has been manager Of
Central Music hall and who has also had
charge of Theodore Thomas business here
and managed many other important amuse-
ment enterprises, has accepted the position
of manager of the new auditorium which is
now being built here and which will be used
for the first time when the republican ma
tional convention meets there in June The
auditorium will not be used for amusements
until about year from now. Adams leaves
for Europe next week on business connected
with the new enterprise,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
A Celestial Visitor.

GLENwooD, Ia, Dec. 17.-[Special to the
Bee. IA very brilliant meteor, which lighted
up the country for quite aodistance, fell re-
Gently in this vicinity, with report like
dull explosion. The earth was perceptibly
Jared for some distance round. No trace of
where it struck has yet been found. The jar
awakened numbers of people.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
A New Enterprise.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Dec. 17.-[Special
Telegram to the BEE l-Pitz & Young, who
opened large book bindery here some time
ago, will also commence the manufacture of
paper on large scale on Monday and give
employment to number of men. They have
invested a large amount of capital in the new
enterprise.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
The Irish National League.

The following letter was seceived yester-
day by Thomas Fitzmorris from the treasurer
of the Irish National league, acknowledging
the receipt of the money collected in this city
in behalf of the organization:
DETROIT, Mich, Dec 4.-Dear Sir:-Your
very welcome letter of the 9th instant is at
hand with New York exchange for 81 ,240.76,
is at hand which have placed in the anti
coercion roll of honor fund While noting
with great pleasure the generous and timely
contribution of 81 900 (including above) from
the Hon. j. A. McShane, l trust you can
favor me with the names of the other sub
scribers. We have handsome certificate to
send out and believe our countrymen will
preserve them as a memento of the uneven
struggle. Hoping you will find an oppor-
tunity to convey my warmest wishes to all
contributors, l remain
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Fast Time Across the Ocean.

New YORK, Dec 1.-THE steamer Etruria,
which reached Queenstown to-day, made. the
fastest east-bound trip on record, her time
from New York to Fastnet being six days
aud two hours. The same steamer has the
fastest west-bound record-siXs days five
hours and thirty four minutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
PAID FOR HER VANITY.
One Woman Receivers Verdict For
Writing Anothcr's Autobiography. A

WATERFOWL, N. Y, Dec. 17.-ln the cir
cult court here recently Abb Jackman, a young
authoress, sued Mrs. Hannah Perkins, aged
about fifty-five years. for 81 800, claimed for
writing the latter's life in the form of a ro-
nance to be published under Mrs Perkins
name. Mrs. Perkins wished to rival Mari
eta Holly, so that the popular author could
not walk by her with her head up" The
best lawyers of the county were engaged on
both sides, and the interest in the case was
widespread. The jury rendered verdict to-
day for the plaintiff for 81 ,63S15. ,.,i
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Iowa Man Suicides.

CHICAGO, H., Dec, l7-Levy II. Guye, sup
posed to be cattle dealer from Walnut, Ia,
was found dead in room at the Dowling
house, 1877 South Canal street, late last eve
ming. He was dressed in light brown suit,
over which was worn black and gray mixed
suit of blue and white striped calico shirt
and no collar, button shoes and rubbers. lie
came from the union depot yesterday uorn-
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
The Grave Robbers Indicted.

DEs MONIES, Ia., Dec. 17.-[Special Tcle-
gram to the BEE. THE three men who were
caught in the act of grave robbery at Mitch
ellsyille yesterday were indicted today by
the grand jury and, as the evidence against
them is very direct it it expected that they
will be sent to the penitentiary for the full
extent of the law. Public indignation
against them runs very high.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
A Farmer Suicides.

NELIGH, Neb, Dec 17.-Harvey w. Dan
ner, living on homestead fifteen miles west
of here, came to town Thursday, purchased
strychnine at one of the drug stores, placed
it in glass of whisky and drank it down.
He died an hour after, although physicians
tried in vain to save him. He leaves wife
dying of cancer of the breast and six little
children
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Said to Have Skinned.

GRANT, Neb., Dec 17.-[Special Telegram
to the BEE. ID. H. Clark, town lot agent of
the Lincoln Land company at Venango, is
said to have absconded He leaves many
friends sorrowing for his return in the sum
of about 81 600.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
A Mine on Fire.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Dec. 17-tSpecial Tele
gram to the BEE, Mime Inspector Stout re-
turned to-day from Boonsboro, where he
had closed the Sherman mine for violation of
the state law. He reports that the Milford
mine, near that place, is on fire from sponta-
neous combustion. At last advices the fire
had not been controlled.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Steel Works Closed.

PirtsBuRG, Dec. 1.-THE converting,
blooming and rail departments of the Edgar
Thompson steel works closed to-day. 1t is
understood that the rail mills suspension is
for an indefinite period, but that TIE other
departments resume after annual repairs.
The shut down throws several thousand men
out Of employment.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Given to the Jury.

LENNON, Pa, Dec 1.-THE case Of Will
liam Showers, who has been en- trial for sew
eral days, charged with having murdered his
two grand children, was given to the jury to-
night. During the closing hours of the trial,
Stephen Showers, son of the accused, testi-
fled in reference to letters which his father
had written him from prison, asking him to
swear falsely so as to clear the old man. The
son said he could not take false oath even
to save his own fathers neck.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
The Weather To-day,

For Nebraska: Warmer, followed by light
rain or snow, light to fresh winds, becoming
northwesterly and fresh to brisk.
For Iowa. Slightly warmer, fair weather.
followed by light rain or snow, light to fresh
southerly winds, increasing in force and be-
coming colder northwesterly on Monday.
For Dakota: Snow in the northern por-
tions, fair weather followed by snow in
southern portion, warmer, followed by colder
weather, light to fresh variable winds be-
coming nOrtherly
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Sleeping Car Company Suit.

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.--An important bill in
chancery was filed in the United States
circuit court here to-day by the Pullman
Palace Car company against the Wagner
Palace Car company and the Lake Shore &
Michigan Southern railroad to prevent in
fringement of Pullman's patents ON vestibule
trains.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Perkins County Democrats.

GRANT, Neb, Dec! !17.--[Special Telegram
to the BEE. E.]-The democrats of Perkins
county met at this place to-day to organize
the party for the neW county. The demo-
cratic majority in tue county is something
like two hundred and seventy-ive.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
To Protect Horse Importers.

CHICAGO, Dec. IA meeting of horse
breeders, held here to-day, formulated bill
exempting importers from liability for past
infractions of the tariff law as recently con-
strued, requiring duty upon all breeding ami
mails not kept by the importer for his own
use. The amount of money involved is large
A committee was appointed to select a repre-
sentative to present the bill to congress and
urge its passage.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Fire at Northwood.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Dec 17.-Fire at North
wood, Worth county, this morning destroyed
business property valued at $4,000. The
principal losers are: j. M. Henderson, hard
ware and saddlery, 5000: Gordon & Emery,
drugs and groceries, $500; Central hotel,
81 800
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Funeral of Mrs. General Brisbin.

FORT MCKINNEY, Dec. T.-[Special 'Tele-
gram to the BEE,l-The body of Mrs. Gen
eral James Brisbin, who died here on Tues
day morning last, has been temporarily in
tered at Buffalo. The funeral was the
largest ever seen in this part of the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Acting Secretary of War.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE president has
designated Brgadier General MacFcoly
commissiary general of subsistence, to act as
secretary OF war, during the absence of Sec
rctary Endicott.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
'ery faithfully yours,
CHARLES O'REILLY,
Treasurer I. N. L. of A

Treasurer /. N. l.. OF A.
Mr.. Fitzmorris states that he has list of
the names of all the subscribers to the fund
and in compliancewith DR.. Reilly's request
will forward the same to him Immediately.
This afternoon the league will hold a meet
ing at st. Philomena's hall, Ninth and
Howard streety, at which M. V. Cannon, of
Iowa, will speak and j. Il. Moriarty deliver a
discourse on Grattan. The subject of secur-
ing the next convention of the Irish National
League of America, for Omaha, will be dis
cuSsed.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
The Robinson Jury D,sagrees.

Boston, Dec, 17'-This.evening the jury in
the trial of the noted Mrs, Robinson, charged
with the poisoning Of her children, reported
that they were unable to agree and were
DISCHARGED. = -er.- --A.--
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Higgins Successor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l7.-Sccretary Fair
child has decided to appoint Perry G. Smith,
of New jersey as chief of the appointment
division of the treasury department in place
Of Eugene Higgins, resigned. Smith is
cousin of the secretary, and at present holds
the position of disbursing clerk of the post
Office department
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Deep Snow in Pennsylvania.

READING, Pa, Dec 17.-The greatest snow
of the year fell here this afternoon and at 10
O'Clock tonight in this city its depth was
eighteen inches and it is still falling. Tho
storm is general all over the eastern section
of the state
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l1.--Carl w. Seim was
to-day appointed postmaster at Willingford,
Emmett county Ia, vice Edmund NJ Kries,
resigned.
\ postotficc has been established at Poscn,
howard county, and Adam Lerkowski ap-
pointed postmaster. q" ".,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Bennett Beaten.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. l7,-Ira Payne to-
day completed his 600 shots, fifty yards dis
tance, with pistol, making grand total Of
5,279 out of possible 5000, or lO7 more than
+. Il. Bennett recently made.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
An Embezzl,ng Messenger Captured.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 1.-THE young man ar
rested in Springfield, ILL.,, yesterday as Will
lam Clark is without doubt John II. Webber,
the embezzling express messenger of the
Northern Pacific Express company. Weber
disappeared from ST. Paul, November Z. The
amount which he had stolen was then an
nounced as 81, 600 Since then it has been
learned that his thefts amounted to S33,971.
1t is said that Webber was accompanied by
young woman known as Carrie Dudley.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
An Illinois Man Drowned.

GREENviILI, Mass, Dec. L. - Thomas
Fitzgerald, who came here from FL Paso, H.,
few days ago 10 work on the government
fleet near here, was drowned to-day.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Whittier's Eisbtieth birthday.

BosToN, Dec. 17.-The eighticth ami
versary of the birth of the poet Whittier,
was celebrated at his home in Danvers to-day
in an informal manner. He received num-
Der of distinguished guests, among thcm
being the governor and his staff.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Licensed TO Wed.

The following marriage licenses we're
granted by Judge McCulloch yesterday:
Name and residence. Age.
4 Ignatz Altman, Omaha 2S
Anna UIfich, Omaha. ha....................2 81
VIM. Rosenberg, Omaha 80
Anna koyander, Omaha. -, ;. .....23
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
building Permits.

The only building permit issued yesterday
from the Office Of the superintendent build
ings, was to II. Beselin, granting him per.
mission to erect two-story frame store ana
fiat on Patrick avenue near Twenty-fourth
street and is To cost 81 800.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18

ArcnIsoN, Kan, Dec. IA. Weaver,
father of Congressman ]. b. Weaver, of
Iowa, and a pioneer of Michigan, Iowa and
Kansas, died here to-day, aged eighty-four.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Steamship Arrivals.

New YORK, Dec. 17-[Special Telegram to
TAE BEE. Arrived Elder, from Bre-
men, the Pennland, from Antwerp, and tho
Adriatic, from Liverpool.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Board or Equalization.

The members of the city couacl met last
night as board of equalization. Very little
business was transacted.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-18
Arrested For Embczzicment.

II. w. Burke, clerk in cigar store on
Cunning street, was arrested and Jailed last
evening for pocketing small sum Of money
received from customers. e. ..